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Immigration reform bill: Top 8 changes GOP senators want
More than 300 amendments were submitted for possible inclusion in a sweeping immigration reform package – at least 100 of them from two Republicans, Sens. Charles Grassley of Iowa and Jeff Sessions of Alabama. Here are eight notable changes GOP lawmakers want to see in bill, as the Senate Judiciary Committee takes up amendments between now and Memorial Day.
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World's five largest companies
For the first time in nearly a decade, the world’s five largest public companies are all American affair These are the Top 5, as of mid-April 2013.
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Earth Day 2013: 10 quotes about planet Earth
Earth Day is April 22. There is no shortage of famous musings on what Carl Sagan once called our 'pale blue dot.' Here are 10 of our favorite things said about planet Earth.
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Who handled Major League Baseball’s ceremonial first-pitch honors in 2013?
One of the most anticipated moments of any baseball season occurs when ceremonial first pitches are thrown at each of 30 major-league ballparks. Often the identity of the persons or persons doing the honors is kept a secret until the last minute. Here’s the lineup of the 2013 VIPs:
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Five ways Americans can save water through food choices
As eaters and consumers, Americans can profoundly reduce water waste and water consumption through the food choices they make. Here are five ways American food consumers can help save water.
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'Surge home' overwhelms Veterans Affairs clinics
With many soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, the Department of Veterans Affairs has seen treatment requests and disability claims soar.
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Ethnic malls are buzzing
They skipped the slump. Do these niche stores offer lessons for mainstream retailers?
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Speculation over Oprah's next book pick
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Peace activist Cindy Sheehan targets Obama’s vacation
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Retirees' healthcare: What! Save an extra $332,000?
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Honduran presidential hopeful feels pro-Zelaya backlash
Before the president was deposed, Elvin Santos seemed likely to win November's election. Now protesters pelt him with insults and eggs.
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Briefing: How Mexico is waging war on drug cartels
Who are the most powerful cartels, what are the risks of using the military to confront them, and how much progress has Mexico made so far?
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Ted Cruz: A GOP bid in Texas to win the Hispanic vote
The state's former solicitor general, running now for attorney general, hopes his Cuban heritage will be a plus with 'fundamentally conservative' Latinos.
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The reshaping of the GOP
The most fertile ground for Republicans is the growing ranks of independents. And efforts to rebrand the party from the inside are prompting a stir within a new generation of young politicians.
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Tom DeLay's second act is dancing
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The Edible Explorer: godwottery or not
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Opinion: Real-life guitar hero: Les Paul
The ultimate 'can do' guy helped Woodstock plug in.
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Riot shows difficulty of desegregating California prisons
Investigations into last weekend’s prison melee in Chino are ongoing. But it was reportedly the result of racial tensions.
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E-mails from public overload House Web site
Technical support issued a warning to congressional staff that the site, www.house.gov, may be slow or unresponsive because of the large volume of e-mail being sent to members.
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Nuclear power’s new debate: cost
Issues of safety and waste make way for a focus on funding.
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Napolitano on immigration: We're not Bush
In announcing a $30 million border security plan Tuesday, she sought to emphasize how the administration is shifting priorities.
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Opinion: If Uncle Sam becomes your doctor
The consequences would be severe. We can improve healthcare without busting the budget or rationing care.
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Home prices at record highs in six US cities
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Maine’s windkeepers: From ship masts to windmills
Today, winds help turn on the lights, run TVs and power washers, dryers and ovens in thousands of homes all over New England.
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Despite TARP billions, bank prospects are iffy, panel finds
There's been progress, but 'toxic assets' remain on the books of many small banks, which have been failing at a rising rate.
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How Baoding, China, becomes world’s first ‘carbon positive’ city
The mayor goes on a crusade to make it a hub of renewable energy.
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China's green leap forward
Facing dire pollution and wanting to be in on what may be the next industrial revolution, China positions itself to be a leader in green technology – with major implications for the rest of the world.
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Who needs bank branches? Deposit checks via iPhone.
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Sotomayor is sworn in, but the politics are far from over
It’s a dilemma for the GOP, particularly among Hispanic voters. But Democrats could feel a backlash if she’s perceived as too liberal.
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Latest GOP setback: Florida's Senator Martinez to retire early
Six other Republican senators have announced they’ll retire. The exits are a sign the GOP sees itself in 'back seat' for years, say analysts.
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